How Maritime Workers Are Exposed to Harmful Chemicals
Maritime workers must face hazardous conditions on a daily basis. To add to this, working at sea can also result…
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Your Legal Rights as a Seaman – a Seaman’s Legal Guide to Maritime Law
The purpose of maritime law is to govern private, international, and domestic nautical matters. More specifically, these laws protect maritime…
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The Intriguing History of Maritime Law
Modern Maritime Law is an interesting combination of some of the oldest seafaring standards imaginable and new regulations that were…
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Deckhand Injury Claims: Here’s What You Need to Know
Deckhands are essential to the smooth operation of a vessel, but the duties of a deckhand can put them in…
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Coronavirus and Maritime Workers: What You Need to Know
Since the advent of the novel coronavirus, many in the maritime community have been hit hard by closed ports and…
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What Are Maritime Necessaries Under the CIMLA?
The Commercial Instruments and Maritimes Liens Act (CIMLA) offers certain protections for parties that provide goods and/or services for the…
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How Autonomous Shipping Is Affecting the Maritime Industry
Over the past several decades, advances in computing, satellite navigation, sensor systems, and data analytics have changed how the maritime…
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What Is the Cabotage Provision of the Jones Act?
The Cabotage Provision of the Jones Act specifies detailed regulations on how passengers and goods are moved to and from…
